Richard Brynteson

Author

Julie M. Luker, Concordia University, St. PaulFollow

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Interviewee

Richard Brynteson

Interviewer

Cole Steinberg

Transcriber

Thanh Huynh

Generation

Baby Boom Generation (1946-1964)

Neighborhood

West Saint Paul

Document Type

Oral History

Date of Interview

5-23-2023

Keywords

West Saint Paul, Saint Paul, 1955

Disciplines

Oral History | Psychology

Abstract

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Richard Brynteson is a white male. He grew up with his father, mother, brother, and sister. Brynteson’s father was the president of his company. His mother worked as an office manager. He grew up Episcopalian. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Brynteson discusses fond memories of playing various sports in their large backyard, watching football games, and his mother's gardening skills. Brynteson discusses how his father emphasized the importance of education. He reflects on his father’s own childhood, which included growing up impoverished and overcoming that through education. Brynteson discusses his upbringing in the Episcopal Church, his active involvement as an acolyte, and his continued connection to the church throughout childhood. Brynteson talks about how religion has remained an important part of his life and how spirituality informs his decisions. Brynteson goes deeper into the key values that were important to his family, including education, family time, and hard work. He touches on the importance of athletics in his family and talks about some other activities they did for leisure. Lastly, Brynteson reflects on some of the issues at the time like the Cold War, the Vietnam War, civil rights, and drugs.

Copyright

All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced without the written permission of Concordia University Library or Julie Luker, Department of Psychology, Concordia University, St. Paul.

Recommended Citation

Luker, Julie M., "Richard Brynteson" (2023). Saint Paul and Surrounding Area. 54.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/54